Franklin, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Franklin: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Franklin and Williamson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Williamson County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Williamson County compares with Tennessee
Williamson County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Williamson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Williamson County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.5 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 34% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 19% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.2% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.9% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.1% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.2% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Williamson County sits below Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Franklin: I-65 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Franklin: 7 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,263 crashes involving commercial trucks in Williamson County since 2015: 587 people were injured and 47 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
Only 293 truck crashes were reported in Franklin since 2015; patterns below come from Williamson County as a whole.
33% of truck crash reports in Williamson County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.1% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 7.5% of truck crashes.
1.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-65 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come I-840 (4), CR-ARNO Rd (1) and CR-PEYTONSVILLE Arno Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 34 crashes, 2.7% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Their busiest month is April, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 3.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Franklin fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-65 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 25.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Tennessee.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Williamson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 7 |
| I-840 | 4 |
| CR-ARNO Rd | 1 |
| CR-PEYTONSVILLE Arno Rd | 1 |
| SR-840 | 1 |
| SR-96 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Williamson County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 409 |
| I-840 | 188 |
| I-40 | 78 |
| Lewisburg Pike | 31 |
| Murfreesboro Rd | 27 |
| Wilson Pike | 24 |
| Franklin Rd | 18 |
| I-65 Hwy | 15 |
Franklin at a glance
| Population | 89,142 |
| Land area | 44.5 sq mi |
| Density | 2,001 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Williamson County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 26 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 44 | +70% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 75 | +69% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 119 | +59% | 3.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 26 a year in the 1990s and 119 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.0 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Franklin
How common are truck crashes in Franklin?
1,263 truck crashes have been reported in Williamson County since 2015, with 47 deaths and 587 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Franklin?
Since 2015, I-65 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Franklin: 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Franklin?
Truck crashes in Williamson County peak in October, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Franklin?
34 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Williamson County since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Franklin compared with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, Williamson County has 39.5 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Franklin?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.